# Best Key Management Solutions for Business (2026) Compare 6 key management solutions, like Thales CipherTrust Manager, Fortanix Data Security Manager and Futurex, on key life cycle and cloud support. We pick every solution on this list [on merit](https://cybersectools.com/methodology#shortlist-order). Featured vendors that made the list are shown first. Source: https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-key-management-solutions Updated: 2026-11-01 Edition: Fall 2026. Reviewed by Nika (Nikoloz) Kokhreidze, CybersecTools. ## Executive summary As of November 2026, CybersecTools tracks 252 companies that sell data protection solutions as their main business. Key Management is part of that family. The largest groups are based in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom. In the last 12 months they raised $1.8B across 28 funding rounds, 9 companies were acquired and 12 new companies started in the last two years. From that field we chose six solutions that create, store, rotate and control the encryption keys that protect your data. Thales CipherTrust Manager suits large companies that want one place to manage keys across data centers and clouds, with role-based access and audit logs. Fortanix Data Security Manager fits enterprises that run keys in several clouds and data centers and want the same policies everywhere. Futurex CryptoHub suits companies that need one key manager across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and older systems. The main choice is how far each product reaches. Thales, Fortanix, Futurex and Penta Security run policies, rotation and audits across many systems. Akeyless focuses on keys you bring to cloud providers. Cryptomathic suits banks that manage keys across many HSM vendors, and some products also offer HSM as a service. Ask each vendor which of your databases, clouds and apps it connects to out of the box, because custom connections drive cost. ## How we evaluated We looked at 48 key management solutions from 34 companies, and the 6 on this page made the cut. We combined our judgment from years of leading enterprise security programs with market data from [Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist), our market intelligence platform, and with the vendor and review pages listed under Sources at the end of this page. For customer feedback, we left out paid reviews, reviews by vendor staff or partners, review campaigns and anything older than two years, so you get an accurate view of what customers say. Four traits mattered most: full key life cycle management with rotation and audit logs; secure key storage; support for your clouds, databases and apps; and clear access control over who can use each key. We left out physical HSM appliances and key managers that only serve one cloud provider. We also left out disk, file and network encryption products. The order follows how widely each product is used by teams like yours. Company momentum shows how the vendor itself is growing, so a market leader can rank first with a lower score. Read the full method: https://cybersectools.com/methodology#why ## What is Key Management Key management products control the encryption keys that protect your data. They create keys, store them safely, rotate them on a schedule, decide who can use them and log every use. Many products keep their keys in hardware security modules (HSMs), which are tamper-resistant devices that stop anyone from copying keys out. This matters because encryption is only as strong as the keys behind it. A key stored next to the data it protects, or never rotated, turns encryption into a checkbox. Rules such as PCI DSS also expect you to show how keys are kept and who used them. ### Compare Key Management solutions This analysis focuses on six key management solutions. The table compares them on vendor, who each one is best for, deployment model and the NIST CSF functions they cover. | # | Solution | Best for | Starting price | Deployment | Company size | NIST CSF functions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Thales CipherTrust Manager](https://cybersectools.com/tools/thales-ciphertrust-manager) | Large companies managing keys across data centers and clouds | Free plan | Hybrid | Mid-Market to Enterprise | Protect | | 2 | [Fortanix Data Security Manager](https://cybersectools.com/tools/fortanix-data-security-manager) | Enterprises with keys in several clouds and data centers | Contact sales | Hybrid | Enterprise | Govern, Protect | | 3 | [Futurex CryptoHub](https://cybersectools.com/tools/futurex-key-management-solutions-kms) | Companies with keys across clouds and older systems | Contact sales | Hybrid | Mid-Market to Enterprise | Protect | | 4 | [Akeyless Multi-Cloud KMS BYOK](https://cybersectools.com/tools/akeyless-multi-cloud-kms-byok) | Cloud-first teams managing BYOK keys | Contact sales | Cloud | Mid-Market to Enterprise | Protect, Detect | | 5 | [Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS)](https://cybersectools.com/tools/penta-security-damo-key-management-system-kms) | Companies encrypting many different databases | Contact sales | On-Premises | Mid-Market to Enterprise | Protect | | 6 | [Cryptomathic Crypto Key Management System (CKMS)](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cryptomathic) | Banks and payment companies with many HSM vendors | Contact sales | Hybrid | Mid-Market to Enterprise | Protect | Vendors change prices, so check before you buy. **See every Key Management solution we list** The full Key Management market, filtered by company size, deployment and NIST coverage. [Browse Key Management solutions →](https://cybersectools.com/categories/key-management) ### 1. Thales CipherTrust Manager **[Thales Group](https://mandos.io/data/companies/thales-group?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Enterprise key management solution for centralized encryption key lifecycle mgmt Meudon, France · Founded 1893 · Public company · Momentum 58/100 (Mandos) Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, PCI DSS, FIPS 140, Common Criteria **Best for:** Large companies managing keys across data centers and clouds Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/thales-ciphertrust-manager #### At a glance - Vendor: Thales Group - Headquarters: Meudon, France - Founded: 1893 - Ownership: Public company (HO) - Deployment: Hybrid - Company size: Mid-Market, Enterprise - NIST CSF: Protect - Starting price: Free plan #### Our take Thales CipherTrust Manager is the central point of the CipherTrust Data Security Platform. It manages keys through their whole life cycle, from generation and rotation to destruction, import and export. It adds role-based access control with Active Directory credentials, audit logging, secrets management and multi-tenancy. It runs as a virtual or physical appliance, on premises or on AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMware and Microsoft HyperV. It can store its keys in a FIPS 140-3 Level 3 HSM, and it connects to Microsoft SQL TDE and Oracle TDE. It earns its place as a central key manager for large estates, because it covers the full key life cycle and runs both on premises and in every major cloud. It fits mid-sized and large companies that need HSM-backed key storage and database encryption. It is one part of a wider data security platform, so be clear which parts you are buying now. #### Thales CipherTrust Manager main features - Centralized encryption key lifecycle management - Role-based access control with Active Directory and LDAP integration - FIPS 140-3 Level 3 compliant HSM integration - REST API, KMIP, and NAE-XML API support - Multi-cloud deployment support - Unified management console for data discovery and classification - Self-service licensing and multi-tenancy - Secrets management #### Thales CipherTrust Manager main integrations AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, Microsoft HyperV, Active Directory, Microsoft SQL TDE, Oracle TDE #### Before you buy Where it is strong: - Full key life cycle in one console - Runs on premises or in major clouds - Role-based access with Active Directory Ask in the demo: - List which CipherTrust connectors you need and price them - Ask whether you need an HSM for master keys - Check support for every database you encrypt ### 2. Fortanix Data Security Manager **[Fortanix](https://mandos.io/data/companies/fortanix?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Manages encryption keys across hybrid and multicloud systems, with HSM-backed storage. Santa Clara, United States · Founded 2016 · $135M raised · Momentum 61/100 (Mandos) Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA **Best for:** Enterprises with keys in several clouds and data centers Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/fortanix-data-security-manager #### At a glance - Vendor: Fortanix - Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States - Founded: 2016 - Deployment: Hybrid - Company size: Enterprise - NIST CSF: Govern, Protect - Pricing: Contact sales #### Our take Fortanix Data Security Manager (DSM) is a platform for data encryption and key management. You store, search, rotate and retire keys from one console. The same access policies apply to keys on premises and in the cloud. Keys are generated, stored and used on HSMs (hardware security modules), and the vendor states its hardware is FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated. You can bring your own keys to cloud services through BYOK, including AWS KMS External Key Store and Google External Key Manager. It also covers tokenization, secrets and code signing, on premises or as SaaS. It is here because one console applies the same key policies on premises and in the cloud, with keys kept on HSMs. It fits large enterprises with keys spread across several clouds and data centers. Since it also covers tokenization and secrets, decide early whether you want it to replace other products or only manage keys. #### Fortanix Data Security Manager main features - Store, search, rotate, and retire cryptographic keys - Key lifecycle administration across hybrid multicloud - HSMs offered as a service - FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated hardware - Bring Your Own Key (BYOK) for cloud services - Central encryption and access control policies - Tokenization that keeps data structure - Secrets management for credentials and API keys #### Fortanix Data Security Manager main integrations AppViewX, BigID, Google Workspace, Keyfactor, ServiceNow, Snowflake, SQL Server, MongoDB, AWS KMS External Key Store, Google Cloud External Key Manager #### Before you buy Where it is strong: - Same policies for on-premises and cloud keys - HSM-backed key storage, offered as a service - Regional SaaS instances in six areas Ask in the demo: - Ask which of your cloud key services it connects to today - Check whether you need the tokenization and secrets modules - Ask which SaaS region would hold your keys ### 3. Futurex CryptoHub **[Futurex](https://mandos.io/data/companies/futurex?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Enterprise KMS for lifecycle management of cryptographic keys via HSM. Bulverde, United States · Founded 1981 · Momentum 65/100 (Mandos) Certifications: FIPS 140 **Best for:** Companies with keys across clouds and older systems Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/futurex-key-management-solutions-kms #### At a glance - Vendor: Futurex - Headquarters: Bulverde, United States - Founded: 1981 - Deployment: Hybrid - Company size: Mid-Market, Enterprise - NIST CSF: Protect - Pricing: Contact sales #### Our take Futurex CryptoHub manages the full key life cycle across cloud and on-premises systems, from generation and storage to distribution, rotation and deletion. It uses a layered key structure, so each level of keys protects the level below it, and it stores keys in HSMs. It runs across AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud as well as hybrid and on-premises setups, and it supports post-quantum cryptography. It connects to Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, VMware vSphere, HashiCorp Vault, MongoDB, Google Cloud EKM, Venafi and DigiCert, among others. It earns a place because it covers the full key life cycle across the three big clouds and older on-premises systems, with HSM-backed storage. It fits mid-sized and large companies with many systems to connect, since its connector list is long. Post-quantum support helps if you want to plan that move from the same console. #### Futurex CryptoHub main features - Cryptographic key lifecycle management (generation, storage, distribution, rotation, deletion) - Hierarchical key structure with Platform Master Key (PMK), Backup Major Key (BAK), KEKs, and working keys - Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration for tamper-resistant key protection - Automated key rotation and policy enforcement - Key usage auditing and compliance logging - Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) support with PCI HSM validation - Support for symmetric, asymmetric, and certificate-related key types - Hybrid and multi-cloud key management across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud #### Futurex CryptoHub main integrations Microsoft AD CS, Google Cloud EKM, Google Workspace, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, VMware vSphere, AWS, Microsoft Azure, HashiCorp Vault, IBM Db2, MongoDB, MySQL, CyberArk Privileged Access, CyberArk Trust Protection Foundation, Venafi, DigiCert, Microsoft AD RMS, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft SignTool, NetApp ONTAP, Pure Storage FlashArray, Red Hat Certificate System, Ansible Vault, Apache HTTP Server, Nginx, Bitwarden, Jenkins, OpenVPN Access Server, TrueNAS, Curity Identity Server, BIND, Versasec vSEC:CMS, Zettaset XCrypt #### Before you buy Where it is strong: - One key manager across three major clouds - Keys protected in HSMs - Long list of database and app connections Ask in the demo: - Ask which Futurex products you need for your use case - Check the integration guide for each app you run - Ask about the move plan from your current key store **Alternatives to each solution on this list** The closest Key Management alternatives for every pick, matched on features and integrations. [See Key Management alternatives →](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives) ### 4. Akeyless Multi-Cloud KMS BYOK **[Akeyless Security](https://mandos.io/data/companies/akeyless-security?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Multi-cloud KMS for centralized BYOK encryption key management and rotation Ramat Gan, Israel · Founded 2018 · $79M raised · Momentum 59/100 (Mandos) Certifications: SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FIPS 140 **Best for:** Cloud-first teams managing BYOK keys Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/akeyless-multi-cloud-kms-byok #### At a glance - Vendor: Akeyless Security - Headquarters: Ramat Gan, Israel - Founded: 2018 - Deployment: Cloud - Company size: Mid-Market, Enterprise - NIST CSF: Protect, Detect - Pricing: Contact sales #### Our take Akeyless Multi-Cloud KMS BYOK keeps the encryption keys you bring to cloud providers in one vault. It rotates them automatically and shows where each key is used across clouds. It monitors and audits key use for compliance. It works with cloud key services such as AWS KMS and Azure KMS, and it is part of the wider Akeyless platform, which also covers secrets and access. Its place on this list comes from a narrow job: it keeps the keys you bring to cloud providers in one vault and rotates them for you. It fits cloud-first mid-sized and large teams, especially if you also want secrets and access in the same platform. It runs only as a cloud service and centers on BYOK keys, so if you also need keys for on-premises databases and apps, check how far it reaches. #### Akeyless Multi-Cloud KMS BYOK main features - Secure vault for cloud encryption keys - Automated key rotation - Centralized management of BYOK cloud keys - Visibility into BYOK cloud key usage - Monitoring and auditing of key usage - Multi-cloud key management #### Akeyless Multi-Cloud KMS BYOK main integrations ACME Server, Ansible, Artifactory JIT Access, Auth0, AWS Bedrock, AWS Databricks Plugin, AWS IAM, AWS JIT Access, AWS KMS, AWS Rotated Secret, AWS S3, AWS Secrets Manager, Azure AD JIT Access, Azure AD OIDC Auth, Azure AD SAML Auth, Azure Databricks Plugin, Azure DevOps, Azure Key Vault Secrets Manager, Azure KMS, Azure Log Analytics, Azure Rotated Secret, Backstage, Buildkite, C# .NET Core SDK, Cassandra JIT Access, Cassandra Rotated Secret, Cert manager, Chef Infra JIT Access, Chef InSpec Plugin, Chrome, CircleCI, Claude, Codex (ChatGPT), Consul Template, Cursor-AI / VS Code IDE Plug-In, Datadog, Devin/Windsurf, Docker Hub JIT Access, Docker Hub Rotated Secret, EKS JIT Access, Elasticsearch, Email, Firefox, Fly.io, GCP IAM, GCP JIT Access, GCP KMS, GCP Rotated Secret, GCP Secret Manager #### Before you buy Where it is strong: - One vault for keys across clouds - Automatic key rotation - Shows where each key is used Ask in the demo: - Ask which clouds and key services are supported today - Check how it fits with secrets you already manage - Ask where keys are stored and who can reach them ### 5. Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS) **[Penta Security Inc.](https://mandos.io/data/companies/penta-security-inc?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Enterprise key management system for encryption key lifecycle management Seoul, South Korea · Founded 1997 · Momentum 60/100 (Mandos) Certifications: FIPS 140, Common Criteria **Best for:** Companies encrypting many different databases Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/penta-security-damo-key-management-system-kms #### At a glance - Vendor: Penta Security Inc. - Headquarters: Seoul, South Korea - Founded: 1997 - Deployment: On-Premises - Company size: Mid-Market, Enterprise - NIST CSF: Protect - Pricing: Contact sales #### Our take Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System manages the full life cycle of encryption keys, from generation to destruction and revocation. It runs as an appliance that keeps keys apart from encrypted data, which helps meet PCI DSS. It splits access between security administrators and database administrators, supports PKCS#11 and KMIP, and offers a GUI and CLI with central audit logs. It supports databases such as Oracle, MSSQL, DB2, MariaDB, PostgreSQL and Altibase. It is on the list because it is built around database encryption, with dual access control that keeps security admins and database admins apart. It fits mid-sized and large companies that run many different databases on premises. It is an on-premises appliance, so ask how it reaches cloud workloads if part of your data has moved. #### Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS) main features - Key life cycle management - PKI-based administrator authentication - Dual access control - Support for symmetric and asymmetric keys and certificates - GUI and CLI management - Centralized audit logs and system monitoring - Network channel bonding - Sectional encryption #### Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS) main integrations Oracle, Altibase, MSSQL, DB2, MariaDB, PostgreSQL #### Before you buy Where it is strong: - Keys kept apart from encrypted data - Split access between security and database admins - Wide database support Ask in the demo: - Confirm support for every database you run - Ask about local support in your region - Test high availability in a pilot ### 6. Cryptomathic Crypto Key Management System (CKMS) **[Cryptomathic](https://mandos.io/data/companies/cryptomathic?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos)**. Central key management that enforces key policy across apps, clouds and HSM vendors. Aarhus, Denmark · Founded 1986 · Momentum 47/100 (Mandos) Certifications: ISO 27001, PCI DSS, FIPS 140, Common Criteria **Best for:** Banks and payment companies with many HSM vendors Product page: https://cybersectools.com/tools/cryptomathic #### At a glance - Vendor: Cryptomathic - Headquarters: Aarhus, Denmark - Founded: 1986 - Deployment: Hybrid - Company size: Mid-Market, Enterprise - NIST CSF: Protect - Pricing: Contact sales #### Our take Cryptomathic Crypto Key Management System (CKMS) manages encryption keys from one central platform. Together with Crypto Service Gateway (CSG), it controls HSM services and key policy, covering key import, generation, export, renewal and how each key may be used. It works across HSM vendors such as Thales and Atalla, offers HSM as a service and supports Bring Your Own Key for multi-cloud setups. Applications connect through Java (JCE), PKCS #11 and Microsoft CAPI, and it fits payment systems such as BASE24. It earns its place because it sets key policy for every application in one place across many HSM vendors, which suits banks and payment companies. Central control of algorithms also helps when you move to post-quantum cryptography. If you do not run several HSM vendors or payment systems, a broader key manager may fit you better. #### Cryptomathic Crypto Key Management System (CKMS) main features - Central key policy enforcement in one interface - Key generation, import, export and renewal - HSM as a service across multiple HSM vendors - Multi-cloud key management with Bring Your Own Key - Audit and logging trail for each application - Crypto agility and central enforcement of PQC algorithms - Crypto Query Language APIs - Java (JCE), PKCS #11 and Microsoft CAPI interfaces #### Cryptomathic Crypto Key Management System (CKMS) main integrations BASE24, Atalla, Thales #### Before you buy Where it is strong: - Central key policy across HSM vendors - Audit trail for each application - Built for banks and regulated markets Ask in the demo: - Ask whether CKMS alone or CKMS with CSG fits your case - Check support for the HSM vendors you already use - Ask how your payment systems connect ## How they fit your cybersecurity program (NIST CSF) NIST CSF 2.0 has six functions: Govern, Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond and Recover. The grid shows which functions each pick maps to in our record, so you can see where a solution sits in your program and what it leaves to other controls. All 6 solutions map to Protect. 1 of 6 maps to Govern. 1 of 6 maps to Detect. None map to Identify, Respond or Recover. | Solution | Govern | Identify | Protect | Detect | Respond | Recover | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | All solutions on this list | 1 of 6 | 0 of 6 | 6 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 0 of 6 | 0 of 6 | | Thales CipherTrust Manager | – | – | 2 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control, Data Security) | – | – | – | | Fortanix Data Security Manager | 1 of 6 (Policy) | – | 2 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control, Data Security) | – | – | – | | Futurex CryptoHub | – | – | 3 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control, Data Security, Technology Infrastructure Resilience) | – | – | – | | Akeyless Multi-Cloud KMS BYOK | – | – | 1 of 5 (Data Security) | 1 of 2 (Continuous Monitoring) | – | – | | Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS) | – | – | 2 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control, Data Security) | – | – | – | | Cryptomathic Crypto Key Management System (CKMS) | – | – | 3 of 5 (Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control, Data Security, Platform Security) | – | – | – | Each cell shows how many of the function's NIST CSF 2.0 categories the solution maps to, with the category names. A product helps you reach these outcomes, but it does not make you compliant on its own. Your people and processes do the rest. ## CISO checklist for selecting a Key Management product Work through these steps in order to go from scattered keys to a contract you can defend. 1. **List where you encrypt data today and who holds each key.** You cannot manage keys you have not found. 2. **Decide whether one key manager can cover all your clouds and data centers.** Gaps between systems mean keys outside your rules. 3. **Check which compliance rules apply to your keys.** Rules such as PCI DSS set how keys must be stored. 4. **Confirm support for your clouds, databases and apps.** Missing connectors mean custom work. 5. **Ask about KMIP and PKCS#11 support.** Standards make it easier to connect other products. 6. **Test key rotation on a real system in a pilot.** Rotation that breaks an app will not be used. 7. **Plan backup and recovery for the keys themselves.** Lost keys mean lost data. 8. **Ask how the product will add post-quantum algorithms.** Keys and policies may need to last many years. 9. **Price licenses, hosting and support for five years.** Costs often sit in support and renewals. **Compare Key Management solutions side by side** Features, integrations, NIST coverage and deployment for every Key Management solution we list, in one table. [Compare Key Management solutions →](https://cybersectools.com/compare) ## Other solutions we considered for this shortlist We looked at 37 products for this list. These did not make the 6 above but are worth a look for the right team. 1. [ProvenRun ProvenHSM](https://cybersectools.com/tools/provenrun-provenhsm) · ProvenRun Cloud & telecom HSM with formal OS verification, FIPS 140-3 L3, and PQC support. 2. [Fornetix VaultCore](https://cybersectools.com/tools/fornetix-vaultcore) · Fornetix Centralized encryption key management & cryptographic operations platform. 3. [Randtronics DPM easyKey](https://cybersectools.com/tools/randtronics-dpm-easykey) · Randtronics Software KMS with full key lifecycle mgmt, KMIP API, and HSM support. 4. [StorMagic](https://cybersectools.com/tools/stormagic) Vendor-agnostic enterprise encryption key management across edge and cloud. 5. [DuoKey](https://cybersectools.com/tools/duokey) Cloud encryption & customer-controlled key management for SaaS/cloud data. Explore all Key Management solutions: https://cybersectools.com/categories/key-management ## Conclusion Start with where your keys live today. If you need one place to manage keys across data centers and clouds, Thales CipherTrust Manager, Fortanix Data Security Manager and Futurex cover that. Akeyless suits cloud-first teams managing keys they bring to cloud providers. Penta Security fits companies encrypting many different databases, and Cryptomathic suits banks and payment companies that manage keys for many HSMs. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What is the difference between a key manager and an HSM? A key manager runs the rules: rotation, access and audit logs across many systems. An HSM is hardware that stores keys and does cryptographic work so the keys never leave it. Several products here keep keys in HSMs or offer HSM as a service, so you do not have to buy the hardware yourself. ### Do I need a separate key manager if my cloud has one? Not always. Cloud key services work well inside one cloud. A separate key manager helps when you run several clouds and your own data centers, or when you must hold your own keys. ### What is BYOK? Bring your own key means you create a key yourself and give it to a cloud provider to encrypt your data. You keep control of the key and can revoke it. ### What is KMIP? KMIP is a standard way for apps and storage systems to ask a key manager for keys. Support for it makes it easier to connect products from different vendors. ### Should I plan for post-quantum cryptography now? It helps to choose products that can add post-quantum algorithms later. Futurex supports post-quantum cryptography, and Cryptomathic lets you enforce post-quantum algorithms from one place. ## Sources These are the pages we reviewed for each pick: the vendor's own product page and website, its market data on Mandos, and every review page we read for customer feedback. 1. **Thales CipherTrust Manager** · Thales Group: [Product page](https://cpl.thalesgroup.com/encryption/ciphertrust-manager/) · [Thales Group website](https://thalesgroup.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/thales-group?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [G2](https://www.g2.com/products/thales-ciphertrust-manager/reviews) · [Gartner Peer Insights](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/ciphertrust-data-security-platform) · [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/vmware/comments/1luun79/key_management_with_external_kms/) 2. **Fortanix Data Security Manager** · Fortanix: [Product page](https://www.fortanix.com/platform/data-security-manager) · [Fortanix website](https://fortanix.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/fortanix?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) · [Gartner Peer Insights: data security manager](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/data-security-manager) · [Gartner Peer Insights: fortanix data security manager](https://www.gartner.com/reviews/product/fortanix-data-security-manager) · [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/golang/comments/1k5ggg7/cli_secret_management/) 3. **Futurex CryptoHub** · Futurex: [Product page](https://www.futurex.com/cryptohub) · [Futurex website](https://futurex.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/futurex?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) 4. **Akeyless Multi-Cloud KMS BYOK** · Akeyless Security: [Product page](https://www.akeyless.io/encryption-kms/multi-cloud-kms-byok/) · [Akeyless Security website](https://akeyless.io/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/akeyless-security?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) 5. **Penta Security D.AMO Key Management System (KMS)** · Penta Security Inc.: [Product page](https://pentasecurity.com/product/kms/) · [Penta Security Inc. website](https://www.pentasecurity.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/penta-security-inc?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) 6. **Cryptomathic Crypto Key Management System (CKMS)** · Cryptomathic: [Product page](https://www.cryptomathic.com/products/crypto-key-management) · [Cryptomathic website](https://cryptomathic.com/) · [Market data on Mandos](https://mandos.io/data/companies/cryptomathic?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md-sources&utm_campaign=explore-in-mandos) --- For AI agents: every CybersecTools shortlist is listed at https://cybersectools.com/shortlists.md. More on the vendors on this list: funding, momentum, hiring and news, plus the full product and company record, are available through the Mandos MCP Server (paid plans), which connects to AI assistants: https://mandos.io/mcp?utm_source=cybersectools.com&utm_medium=shortlist-md